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Sqweak, I am happy you responded...it helps me... I feel the same way and I learned that lesson years ago.. I've widowed twice and not one man was anything like the other... I think I purposely sought opposite qualities.

What I discovered in relationships; with or without PTSD - is that partners will compare new lovers with their past lovers, but with PTSD - it seems more noticeable and I find myself, defending "me" when accused of doing something or being like someone from the past.

Sometimes it's hard to find a good place to balance our thoughts.... it's okay... say what you need to say... deal with the rest later...

Wow, it gives me motivation and the brain energy to get over the hump of the day.

Theme...that's a handle I can grab... hiding behind a mic - yeah - no face contact.

Silence is destructive by nature, break the silence and hear the sounds of laughter. Sometimes Grim, we have to talk to ourselves first before we can speak to others.... So, look in the mirror and have a conversation with that person you see. Smile, be angry but know this - the 'you,' you...

No matter what jobs I've held around the country, the one thing I could always fall back on is my "writing projects." Now that I don't have to work to support myself and I have time to finish these 'projects' but lately, I cannot focus. I have a desire to work but my inspiration - muddled by...

Truth... man has self-medicated from the beginning ... every living person at some point in their life will go through 'something,' something so mind-boggling their reality is tragically altered forever. This 'something' could be physical, mental or emotional, perhaps all three but whatever...

Nuns were abusive as they were controlling, coupled with the other crap (not parents) I ended up with an abusive alcoholic.

OK, Jomac.. stole the hotline joke and sent it to friends ... funny stuff

Emilie, if you can maintain... you go for it... enroll and see 'how' you do. What do you have to lose but the insanity of it all.

Keep your mind busy and distracted so you do not feel the need to worry about him... He is a big boy.

After reading more comments Littlebug, it dawned on me the 'high' we get in the 'hyper-arousal state of mind,' when it's time to crash land... we are here to catch you.

Don't beat yourself up Miss Amber... you have a right to your feelings, too.. And, I would be livid if left stranded - you're vulnerable and subject to harm....

Hey there LittleBug, you sound like you are in a 'hyper-(but hip) arousal' state..lol... it is like a daily dose for me.. glad you found us 'bird of a feather.'

I know you love him but you need to love you, too. Maybe at this point walk away and give yourself some space between the two of you... Who knows - you may stay gone for different reasons than the reasons you left.

Hang-on Brink - it's better than being hungover. This is for Taxi, too: pour out all you feel is holding you back from a good meal and a night's rest... this forum is a place most of us need when it gets messy in our heads... even if it sounds dumb in your head you may be surprised how many of...

Nicolette, as a reporter I've gotten used to editors 'cutting' and rewriting. Haha, so no problem, no anger issues - input is always welcomed for a good cause!

Miss Amber, this is how most PTSD Relationships are at times. And, when two of you have PTSD, well, what can I say? It's like looking in a mirror... Give him time to get his meds balanced in his system and let his mind 'catch-up' to his detached emotions. And like Ladyhope Somerset says...

Not anger but frustration for my lack of understanding and with that, I too, walk away from it. Usually pondering until I figure it out... but that's what this is about? Dealing with our issues.

Angel2write, this was very eye opening... my authority figures were 'abusive nuns' and an Uncle who terrorized me with going to jail because he was a cop.

Reading the responses and the stories of others; it reminded me how 'most fortunate' I was growing up in my parents home. Never did they do anything perverted to me or treat me cruel and not a drop of alcohol in the house. My father treated woman like a protector. Mom and I had issues but, as a...

I have forgiven those who changed my world forever but I can never forgive them for the aftermath my children endure because it (forgiveness) is not mine to give.

How about this one: Normal is what works to get you through the day...

Mumma said, "Birds of a feather, flock together." That cliche holds true on many levels. I have discovered men I attract usually, have a military background. People in general who flock towards me have serious trauma issues. Also, age is not a factor when it comes to experiencing trauma. Yet...